Vietnam · Founded 2017
Bamboo Airways Business Class
IMPORTANT: Bamboo Airways is currently NOT operating scheduled commercial service. Following founder Trịnh Văn Quyết's 2022 arrest and prolonged financial distress, the fleet collapsed from a historical peak of 44 aircraft (which did include Boeing 787-9s flying London, Melbourne, Frankfurt, and Sydney) to just 3 aircraft, and as of August 2026 the airline halted ticket sales entirely — operating a single Airbus A321-200 on charter service only. Ten Boeing 787-9s remain on order but undelivered. We are not currently able to book Bamboo Airways business class for any route. If you're researching Vietnamese carriers, Vietnam Airlines is the operating full-service option with genuine long-haul widebody service — see our Vietnam Airlines page.
- Status
- Not bookable
- Rating
- 3.9★*
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At a glance
Is Bamboo Airways currently bookable?
Bamboo Airways halted ticket sales in August 2026 and is operating a single aircraft on charter service only, following a fleet collapse from 44 to 3 aircraft after 2022-2025 financial distress. No routes are currently bookable through any channel. Historical pricing shown below reflects the airline's last active fare levels, not a current offer.
The Airline
About Bamboo Airways
A comprehensive look at Bamboo Airways's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.
Airline overview
IMPORTANT: Bamboo Airways is currently NOT operating scheduled commercial service. Following founder Trịnh Văn Quyết's 2022 arrest and prolonged financial distress, the fleet collapsed from a historical peak of 44 aircraft (which did include Boeing 787-9s flying London, Melbourne, Frankfurt, and Sydney) to just 3 aircraft, and as of August 2026 the airline halted ticket sales entirely — operating a single Airbus A321-200 on charter service only. Ten Boeing 787-9s remain on order but undelivered. We are not currently able to book Bamboo Airways business class for any route. If you're researching Vietnamese carriers, Vietnam Airlines is the operating full-service option with genuine long-haul widebody service — see our Vietnam Airlines page.
Founded in 2017, Bamboo Airways is headquartered in Vietnam and operates an extensive global network. The fleet is built around Airbus A321-200 (1 aircraft, charter-only as of August 2026) for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. Bamboo Airways operates independently of major global alliances, with select bilateral partnerships for codesharing.
The business class experience
Business Class (currently not commercially bookable) features N/A — no scheduled commercial service as of August 2026. Seat width is N/A and fully extended bed length is N/A — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Bamboo Airways's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.
In-flight entertainment is delivered via N/A. Dining on Bamboo Airways: Vietnamese and international cuisine (historical, pre-restructuring). Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked (historical, pre-restructuring). All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.
Lounges and ground experience
At the home hub: Bamboo Airways Lounge (HAN, SGN) — status unconfirmed given reduced operations. At other airports worldwide: Contract lounges at international airports. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.
On the ground at departure, Bamboo Airways business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.
What travelers say
“We're flagging this clearly rather than presenting outdated route and seat information as current: Bamboo Airways is not bookable right now. Historical reviews of the 787 reverse-herringbone product were positive, but that product is not currently in scheduled service. Check back for updates, or consider Vietnam Airlines for a currently-operating full-service Vietnamese carrier.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review
Booking Bamboo Airways with consolidator fares
Our consolidator contract with Bamboo Airways gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 60% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Bamboo Airways tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Bamboo Club, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.
When you request a quote, we search all available Bamboo Airways dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Bamboo Airways under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.
Cabin Details
Inside Bamboo Airways business class
Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.
- Cabin name
- Business Class (currently not commercially bookable)
- Seat type
- N/A — no scheduled commercial service as of August 2026
- Seat width
- N/A
- Seat length
- N/A
- In-flight entertainment
- N/A
- Dining
- Vietnamese and international cuisine (historical, pre-restructuring)
- Baggage allowance
- 2 × 32kg checked (historical, pre-restructuring)
- Miles program
- Bamboo Club
Home lounge
Bamboo Airways Lounge (HAN, SGN) — status unconfirmed given reduced operations
Lounges at other airports
Contract lounges at international airports
Hubs
Aircraft types
“We're flagging this clearly rather than presenting outdated route and seat information as current: Bamboo Airways is not bookable right now. Historical reviews of the 787 reverse-herringbone product were positive, but that product is not currently in scheduled service. Check back for updates, or consider Vietnam Airlines for a currently-operating full-service Vietnamese carrier.”
Fleet
Bamboo Airways aircraft we book
Bamboo Airways business class (currently not commercially bookable) on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.
See the full Bamboo Airways fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.
Reference Data
Bamboo Airways carrier reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA airline code | QH |
| ICAO airline code | BAV |
| Canonical name | Bamboo Airways |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Alliance | Independent / no alliance affiliation |
| Hub airports | Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), Hanoi, Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Ho Chi Minh City |
| Source for canonical fields | Wikidata (CC0) · Q51779763 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog |
Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.
Facts independently verified 2026-08-05
Fleet, route, seat, and lounge facts on this page were checked against 3 independent sources:
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_Airways
- aerotime.aero/articles/bamboo-airways-halts-ticket-sales-as-fleet-shrinks-to-just-three-planes
- insideflyer.com/posts/bamboo-airways-halts-scheduled-flights-keeps-one-plane-flying/
Star ratings follow a separate five-source composite methodology — see our ratings & verification methodology.
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Bamboo Airways isn't currently bookable. Contact our desk for the latest status or for alternative carrier options on your route.